Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library
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Adult Book Group: What is Left the Daughter
Tuesday, September 10
7:00pm-8:00pm
Genealogy 101:Where Do We Start?
Thursday, September 12
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fall & Winter
Library Hours
Fall & Winter Hours resume Saturday, September 7.

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
Main Library
Mon./Wed.: 8:30am-6:00pm
Tues./Thurs.: 8:30am-8:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Children's Library
Mon./Wed.: 10:0am-6:00pm
Tues./Thurs.: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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August 29, 2013
Dear Library Fans,

We hope you enjoy this new way of keeping you informed about all the great programs and events that are happening at the library. The last few weeks have been busy, as we wind down all our summer activities and move into fall schedules. The work on the new landscaping and parking lot project continues. All should be in place for a late October, 2013 dedication.

 

A big thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this newsletter! If you have any comments, contact Freyja Sanger by replying to this email.

 


Carol Gray, Director
Art Auction

The 2013 Annual Art Auction will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm (preview party at 6:00 pm). The silent auction will take place in the Adolph Matz Gallery from August 26, to give visitors an opportunity  to see the paintings and bid early in the bid book.

 

Works of art will be displayed in the Adolph Matz Gallery, located in the main lobby of the library, and can be viewed by all that enter the library each day. Great interest in generated through the month as the bid book fills up. The final vocal auction is always an exciting event. In addition to funding art books, art DVDs, and a select number of museum passes, this year's proceeds will support free art workshops for adults and children as well as an art movie series in the Fall and Winter.

Friends of the Library Annual Membership Drive
September is the Friends of the Library Annual membership drive. Stop by the library for a membership form. Your membership helps purchase museum passes, additional books, educational software for the children's library, and more!

For more information, contact the Friends at [email protected].
Your Vote Counts
Your vote can help the Sawyer Free Library! BankGloucester will award a combined $15,000 to fifteen organizations for the sixth year in a row. 
Congratulations to all the students who completed their Summer Reading! Check out a video of the fun we had at one of our Dig into Reading craft workshops. For students who signed up for the Read and Win Topsfield Fair Summer Reading Program earlier this summer, packets will be available for pickup until Tuesday September 10th. Unclaimed packets will be returned after this date. Happy Reading!

Weekly story times will return
September 5. Playtime, stories, songs, bubbles, movement, and crafts. Lots of fun and a great way to introduce your child to other children his/her own age.  All are welcome! No registration required.

Toddler Time (ages 1-3)
Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am


Storytime with Miss Lisa (ages 2-4)
Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am

Download Free eBooks & Audiobooks
Do you have an eReader or tablet? Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks from the library?

Book a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a library staff member to learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks to your eReader (e.g., Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.) from the library's Overdrive digital collection.

To book a session, please call Freyja Sanger at 978-281-9763 or email [email protected]. If you'd like some device advice but can't make it on Thursdays, contact Freyja to talk about another time when we can help you.

Sessions will be held at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00PM, and 7:00 PM. Participants should bring their own e-Readers.


This Newsletter is Sponsored by the Friends of the Sawyer Free Library 

Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library | 2 Dale Avenue | Gloucester, MA 01930
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